About Balehonnur

Balehonnur

Balehonnur is a small town in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka in South India. Unlike most of the other parts of Karnataka, the town is located in a picturesque location on the banks of the Bhadri river with greenery and hills everywhere. The town also hosts two important mutts (monasteries) - Sri Rambhapuri and the Shrimad Jagadguru Rambhapuri Veerasimhasana Mahasamstana Peeta.

Places to StayConventional places of lodging are extremely few in the area because of which travelers are forced to look forward to staying in Chikmagalur (51 km away). Some of the budget hotels which are worth considering are Kalgreen Valley Resort (Tariff – Rs. 800), Rajmahal Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Suprabha Residency (Tariff – Rs. 1,000), Bhagwathi Nature Camp (Tariff – Rs. 800) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Balehonnur is Kannada.

EventsThe important festivals of the region are Ugadi in March-April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September and Diwali in October-November.

Places of InterestThe town other than its Hindu mutts and natural landscape has nothing much to offer for tourists. In order to explore more, one needs to head to Chikmagalur (51 km away) and try out Kudremukh National Park, Inam Dattatreya Peetha (a holy place for both Hindus and Muslims), Baba Budan Giri Hills (with a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Muslims), Hebbe Falls and others.

How to Get There

Air:Mangalore International Airport is the nearest major airport at a distance of 137 km.

Rail:The Chikmagalur Railway Station is located around 53 km away is the closest railway station to the town.

Bus:Direct buses as well as via buses to the town are available from nearby towns and cities as the town has a lot of significance in the national arena for its tourist sites. It is mostly state-transport buses which indirectly cater to the needs of people. Private operators have also slowly joined the race, SRS Travels being one of them. Volvo bus is the most preferred choice of all travellers these days.

About Bangalore

Bangalore

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.

Budget Hotels in BangaloreThere are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.

Events in BangaloreThe important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.

Places to See in BangaloreSome of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.

Rail:Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.

Bus:There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.